Lamp



G. A. BOGUE Oct. 4, 1932.

LAMP

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LAMP

Filed Aug. 15. 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet INVENTOR} Gamya ZLBogue BY W M ATTORNEY component tion of the side of the post broken away.

Patented Oct. 4, 1932 PATENT OFFICE enonen A. Boeun, or PINE crrY, MINNESOTA LAM] Application filed August 15, 1930, Serial No. 475,546. A

The present invention relates to an automobile spot' light- In order to obtain the maximum use from an automobile spot light the light should be securely mounted on the automobile and should be easily controlled by the occupants of the car. An additional feature which serves a valuable purpose is. to have the light readily removable from the car and provided with an extension conductor cord so as to 'be available for use as a trouble light for working on the motor, repairing tires, and as a camp light. 7

An object of the present invention is to make an improved spot light for motor vehicles. y

In order to attain this object, there is provided, in accordance with one feature of the invention, a spot light; mounted on a tubular supporting post, the spotlight beingadjustably connected to "a short handle portion which isin turn pivotally connected tothe tubular supporting post. A 'length of conductor cord connected to the light is coiled within the support member and is connected at its other end to the battery of the vehicle.

These and other are more fully brought out in the following description'and the. accompanying drawings,

* wherein Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of an automobile having a spot light embodying the present invention mounted thereon.

Figure 2 is a view in perspective of a portion of a tubular support member with a reel for supporting a conductor cord partially re I moved therefrom.

Figure 3 is a view in side elevation of a reel for supporting the conductor cord.

igure 4 is a view in side elevation of the post and reel shown in Figure 2, with a por- Figure 5 is a view in perspective of the,

each other to more clearly disclose their structure.

Figure 6 is a view in perspectiveof a hol-v low bolt employed to secure the lamp to a supporting member. 1

Figure 7 is a view in side elevation of a features of the invention 1 close sliding fit within 7 means of a winged bolt parts of the device separated from bolt and wing nut used to secure the lamp support to a handle element.

Figure 8 is a view, also in side elevation, of a bolt with winged head used to tighten a collar about the upper end of the support light with handle attached as it appears when I removed from the supporting post; and

Figure 12 is a view in perspective of the assembled device with the modified conductor reel shown in Figure 10. i (4 Referring to the drawings in detail, a tubular support member l is provided with a flanged base 2 by means of which the device may be mounted upon a horizontal portion or" the car or other vehicle upon which thedevice is to be used. The upper portion of the support member is split as at 3 for a short distance longitudinally thereof. A collar 4 is provided around the upperend of the support member, said collar being provided with an inwardly extending flange 5 '80 around the upper edge thereof to prevent the collar from slipping downwardly on the tubular meniber when the collar is loosened to adjust or remove the lamp. A strap 6 passes, over the tubular support member and may be connected to the body of the automobile I to secure the device against vibration; A tubular handle member 7 is provided to have a the tubular support member 1, so as to be gripped and firmly held therein when the collar 4 is tightened by 8. The upper end of the handle member is provided with a lug 9 having a transverse hole'lO therethrough. A forked member 11 having holes 12 to register with the hole 10 in the h1g9 is adapted tofit over the lug 9 and to be pivotally connected thereto by means of the bolt The fork 11 should have 13.- and w ngnut 14. a fairly close fit over the lug ,9 so that upon connected, within the housing, to a lamp socket, not shown, 1n a conventional manner. v

This conductor passes down through the tubular handle portion? into the tubular sup port member 17 where a quantity of it is wound on areel 20 which may be formed of spring wire, and thence out throughthe bottom ofthe tubular support member 1 and is connected through a conventional switch to the battery of the car or other suitable source of electrical energy.

In the modified form shown in Figures 10 and 12, and enlarged base portion 21 is provided on the tubular support member'1 and a reel 22 is mounted therein, provided With a handle 23-projecting outwardly from the base 21 for manual manipulation of the reel.

Friction or ratchet means of a conventional type, notshown, in a be employed, if desired, to prevent unwinding of the conductor cord when the device is not in use. 7

An extension 2 1 on the rear end or the lamp 1 ca.ly insertible in said standard, a clampmg housing 18 is provided to manipulate the lamp whenmounted in the tubular support member 1, and, if desired, switch mechanism,

not shown, may be mounted in this extension to control the lightingof the lamp.

In using the device the Wing bolt 8 is loosened suficiently to permit pivotal movement of the handle portion 7 within the tubular supportmember 1 and the lamp is then swung in a horizontal plane to bring the beam of the lamp bolt 8 isthen tightened to hold the lamp in this position and the wing nut 145is loosened sufficiently to permit movement of the lamp in a vertical plane. hen the proper adjustment is attained, the nut 1 1 is tightened to hold the lamp in this adjusted position.

When it is desired to use the lamp as a trouble or camp light,'the wing bolt 8 is loosened and the tubular handle-portion 7 is much of the conductor cord as required un-- 1 lar support member 1. The handle portion withdrawn from the tubular support member 1. The reel 20 may then be withdrawn in a desired vertical plane. The

and the bolt 8 is tightened to securely hold it in position therein.

The operation and manipulation of the modified form shown in Figures 10 and 12 is similar except for the manipulation of the conductor cord which is apparent from the illustrations.

The'structu-re provides a neat appearing and efiective spotlight which is readily adaptable for use as a trouble or camp light.

Iclaim:

1. An auxiliary automobile lamp, compris- *ing a tubular standard, mounting means to portion, and flexible conductor means connectedto said lamp and passing through said hollow bolt and handle portion and standard to a source of electricity.

. 2. An auxiliary automobile, lamp, comprising a tubular standard, mountingmeansto rigidly connect said standard to an automobile, a cylindrical handle member telescopioollar surrounding the upper end of said standard and adj ustable to clamp said handle member within said standard, a lamp, a member connected with said lamp andhaving adjustable, pivotal connection with said handle I member, said member having a longitudinal central opening connected with the opening in said handle member, a reel mounted within said standard and flexible conductormeans connected to the lamp and extending through said lamp, handle member, and the connection between said handle member and the lamp into and through the standard, to said feel, for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

GEORGE A. BOGUE.

from the tubular support member 1 and as wound therefrom. The lamp may be supported on a stick or rod stuck in the ground or other means of support.

When it is de- I sired to remount the lamp in the tubular sup' port post, the conductor cord is again wound on the reel which is then inserted in the tubu- 

